Enjo Nature Farm

This part of South Africa is famed for two things: flowers and rooibos tea. Get your fill of the first by driving along the Biedouw Valley, visiting Wupperthal (half an hour’s drive) and following the road from Clanwilliam an hour away to Citrusdal, then return to Clanwilliam for a taste of the second. The town's Rooibos Tea House has more than 100 teas on sale, does Rooibos tastings and baking classes, and created a Rooibos Route of must-visit farms. Drives hereabouts aren’t just scenic because of the petals either… routes through Pakhuis Pass and the Tra Tra Valley come highly recommended for stunning vistas, and the Rocklands climbing area and the peak of Krakadouw Mountain (both within an hour) give spectacular views over the Karoo. For more local flavours, spend some time in Citrusdal (the name isn’t a coincidence) and travel a little farther afield for tours and tastings at Piekenierskloof Wine Company and Cederberg Wines and Brewery – they’re both less than two hours from base, and the latter is home to the highest altitude wines in South Africa. There’s history nearby too: to experience the region’s cultural past, follow the Sevilla Rock Art Trail along the Brannewyn river as you move between ancient pieces of San peoples’ art, or opt for a traditional donkey tour in Clanwilliam instead.